The behavioral neuroscience of adolescence / Linda Patia Spear.

Author/creator Spear, Linda P.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : W. W. Norton, ©2010.
Descriptionxvii, 391 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Adolescence as a unique developmental stage -- The genetics and evolution of adolescence -- Sex differences, puberty, and the hormonal reawakening of adolescence -- The brain, its development, and the neuroscience of adolescence -- Development of cognitive skills -- Risk-taking, impulsiveness, and the emergence of self-control -- Social behavior and the emotions of adolescence -- Alcohol and drug use and abuse -- Adolescence and the emergence of psychological disorders -- Adolescent vulnerabilities and opportunities.
Local noteLittle-356386--305131058870+
General note"A Norton Professional book."--Prelim. p.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009022680
ISBN9780393705423 (hardcover)
ISBN0393705420 (hardcover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF724 .S595 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold